Financial Controller

Are you a seasoned financial professional with a strong technical accounting background? Looking for an interim opportunity where you can make an immediate impact in a high-performing financial services business? If so, we want to hear from you!

Our client, a leading financial services company based in Leeds, is seeking an Interim Financial Controller to oversee and manage three sets of accounts on a month-to-month basis. This pivotal role will support the finance team with the preparation for the year-end audit and ensure accurate and timely reporting throughout the engagement period.

Reporting to the FD, you will:

• Oversee and manage the financial accounts for three distinct entities within the organisation.
• Ensure monthly financial closing processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Provide hands-on support in preparing for the year-end external audit, including ensuring compliance with relevant standards and audit-readiness.
• Maintain and refine technical accounting processes to align with industry best practices.
• Deliver financial reporting and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Act as a key advisor within the finance team, sharing expertise and ensuring adherence to accounting and regulatory standards.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proven technical accounting expertise with a solid understanding of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or international equivalent).
• Extensive experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably within the financial services sector.
• A track record of successfully preparing accounts for year-end audits.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple sets of accounts.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

• A dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
• A hybrid working environment.
• The opportunity to work with a respected financial services organisation.
• Competitive daily or monthly rate, based on experience and expertise.

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